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10 Best Nursing Homes in What Cheer, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a What Cheer nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in What Cheer, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in What Cheer or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in What Cheer.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kinross, Parnell and Genoa Bluff.
Nursing Homes Facilities near What Cheer, IA
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8.9
Review score
3 reviews
Over all very pleased. Staff is great. I have and will continue to recommend. Almost [Cost Removed] increase in January. Others have said they do increase every year.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Maple Ridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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5.7
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24 reviews
My mom unexpectedly went from mild dementia to moderate and started wandering and eloping. We are private pay while in the Medicaid look back period and have been struggling to find anything in our budget....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
River Valley Place is a senior living community that provides a home away from home for seniors in Ottumwa, Iowa. We offer a variety of services and amenities to meet the needs of our residents, including:• Restaurant-style dining• Life-enrichment activities• Flexible TransportationWe offer both...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationManor House Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in What Cheer, IA
The average cost of senior living in What Cheer is $5,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster, IA with an average of $3,384 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in What Cheer, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in What Cheer, IA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in What Cheer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in What Cheer
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.0
the atmosphere is beautiful. the rooms are really clean, they try really hard to plan activities for the residents. the food is decent and the director was really easy to work with.
we just felt like it wasn't a good placement for my loved one due to a combination of things. they seemed short ...
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Homestead of Oskaloosa
5.0
Everything has been top notch! The meals are good. The facility is very clean, someone is always cleaning. The staff calls mom by name and are so caring.
Moving in was wonderful and a simple process. We are so happy she is with Homestead!
What Cheer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in What Cheer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in What Cheer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in What Cheer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in What Cheer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
What Cheer, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
11.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in What Cheer nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of What Cheer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
What Cheer, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in What Cheer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of What Cheer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
What Cheer, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in What Cheer nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of What Cheer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
What Cheer, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in What Cheer nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in What Cheer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
What Cheer, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homestead of Oskaloosa, River Valley Place of Ottumwa and Sigourney Care Ctr are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near What Cheer, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near What Cheer, Iowa. See the full list.
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